The hazard of construction dust and fine particles such as the dust released by cutting kitchen benchtops should never be underestimated because something as simple as a breathing mask could be life-saving. Silicosis is caused by inhaling small particles of…
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Australian Tradies Being Exposed to Silica May Develop Deadly Lung Disease
Posted in Blog Tagged with: construction, Construction workers, lung disease, silicosis, stonemason, whitecard, workplace health and safety
Watch Smart Construction Tradies at Work
There’s nothing like watching inventiveness in action, especially on the construction site. In this video you’ll see some creative building from tradies. Have you come across any of these techniques before?
Posted in Blog Tagged with: Building Site, Construction workers, whitecard, workplace health and safety
New Zealand’s High Construction Suicide Rate to be Investigated
Similarly to Australia, New Zealand’s construction industry is struggling with the issue of mental health problems and a high suicide rate. A study by the Building Research Association found that 6.9 per cent of overall suicides were in the construction…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: builders, construction site, Construction workers, whitecard, whs, workplace health and safety
Building Timelapse Video
The construction site in this video is abuzz with activity and shows just how much work goes into the construction of a building but with some many workers operating in such close proximity of each other,it stands to reason that…
Co-Workers Revisit Workers Crush Deaths on Construction Site
Two tradesmen who witnessed the fatal accident that claimed the lives of their workmates on the Jaxon construction in East Perth in 2015 have told a court what happened on that day. Two Irish construction workers were killed when a…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: builders, Building Site, construction, Construction workers, tradeworkers, tradies, whitecard
Female Construction Workers Benefit from Industry Opportunities
A recent article on News.com.au highlighted the soaring pay of women in the Australian construction industry. According to reports, female construction workers are benefiting from the boom in construction with pay packets over a hundred thousand dollars. Despite the financial…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: builders, Building Site, Construction workers, tradespeople, tradeswomen, tradies, whitecard, women in construction
Staying Healthy in The Building Industry
A recent event “Staying Healthy in the Construction Industry” focused on improving the mental health of workers in the industry. The event featured speakers from Housing Industry Association, speaking about workplace health and safety as well as offering fitness and…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: construction, Construction workers, Mental Health, whitecard, workplace health and safety
Construction Workers Discover 5000 Year old Community
It seems construction workers in Korca in southeastern Albania have discovered a 5000 year old community with about 1000 layered graves. Workers were undergoing excavation at the site in an area that makes up a rich agricultural basin. They were…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: Building Site, construction, construction site, Construction workers, excavation, whitecard
Does the Weather Stop You Doing Your Job
All outdoor workers are sometimes affected by the weather but when you work in construction, deciding when to down tools can become a more complicated issue. Just downing tools because its too hot or cold or rainy is not so…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: Building Site, construction, Construction workers, OHS, tradies, whs, workplace health and safety
WorkSafe Vic and Safework NSW Cross Border Construction Target Falls
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have embarked on a cross border construction inspection program targeting the prevention of falls. Inspectors visited sites in Mildura between 18 June and 22 June, identifying breaches and discussing similarities and differences between the health…
Posted in Blog Tagged with: construction site, Construction workers, cross border construction, fall from height, falls, prevention of falls, SafeWork NSW, white card, work from height, WorkSafe Victoria
